Avery is a strong, physical
defensive lineman with good size, and has raised his stock
throughout his time on the roster...heads into his sophomore season
as the projected starter at the "rock" defensive end position...can
be a dominant run stopper...excellent work ethic in the weight
room.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Avery saw action in every
contest for the Golden Eagles as a redshirt freshman in 2012...made
12 total tackles, three unassisted, and broke up one
pass...season-high five tackles on Oct. 20, came against Eastern
Kentucky.

(In 2011): Rollins spent his first season at
Tech working out with the defensive line as a redshirt.

BEFORE TECH: Avery was a two-way starter at
Gadsden City High School, as well as handling the long snapper
duties for the Titans. He was a four-year letterman and a
three-year starter for coach Joseph Billingsley. On defense, he
made 90 total tackles including 12 tackles-for-loss and five
quarterback sacks. He caused two fumbles, broke up five pass
attempts and had one interception. He helped his team roll to a
10-4 overall record and third round of the Alabama Class 6A
playoffs after going 6-1 in conference play. The Titans won three
consecutive Region 7-6A titles with Rollins on the field.

PERSONAL: The son of Willie Rollins and Kim
Rollins...birthdate is November 28, 1992....full name is Avery
Samuel Rollins....majoring in coaching and sport
administration.